Barnes and Noble Basics Thyroid Disorders (Barnes & Noble Basics)

By Lewis Vaugh and Lewis Vaughn

Thirteen million Americans have been diagnosed with thyroid disorders. Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, Postpartum Thyroiditis: there are many diseases connected with the thyroid. A new patient can become confused about what exactly is wrong and what treatment is best for a particular complication. The symptoms of a malfunctioning thyroid-such as unremitting fatigue or sleeplessness--are too often attributed to stress and go undiagnosed. Here are easy to understand answers to your concerns that will help you make the right choices. What causes problems with the thyroid? Should you have it removed? If so, are there side effects? Will you need to stay on medication for the rest of your life? How should you handle the chronic symptoms? Which treatments are best-conventional, alternative, nutritional? Every page offers reassurance and knowledge.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760736375
• ISBN13: 9780760736371
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Thyroid Disorders by Vaughn

The author describes scans, ultrasound and biopsy techniques toaid in the detection of thyroid diseases. There is an extensivedescription of thyroid cancers and treatments. The lobectomy isa partial removal of the thyroid lobe. There are various internet sites devoted to thyroid issues; namely, healthscout.com, endocrineweb.com and thyroidabout.com. There is a thyroid foundation at thyroidfoundation.orgNew treatments are available for thyroid diseases i.e. Hypothyroidism may be treated with synthetic thyroid hormone.This book would be very valuable for anyone having thyroidhealth issues to address. It is well worth the price for a highly concentrated treatment of the thyroid gland.